4403.91.00.20/Rough Red Oak Billets for Tool Handles/Japan

Rough Red Oak Billets for Tool Handles from Japan

Short-length red oak (Quercus rubra) billets, bark-free and roughly hewn for axe and tool handle production. Remains under HTS 4403.91.0020 as in-the-rough state, pre-shaping.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Specify end-use in commercial invoice but avoid implying further processing

• Test for straight grain documentation to support tool handle intended use

• Avoid bundling with finished handles, risking set classification under 8207